MESSY CIRCLES - PART 1

Hi everyone!  It's Lesley Langdon here with you today.  I am so excited to bring you my FIRST video for the Shimmerz Education VLOG!

I hope you like messy, because that is exactly what you're getting.  Let loose with your colors, don't worry about splashes of color going every which way.

Pull out some white cardstock and play along with the video.  I dare you to have fun and embrace your messy side.

SYNOPSIS: MESSY CIRCLES PART 1

This quick paced video will demonstrate how to make your own MESSY CIRCLES scrapbook layout background using SHIMMERZ Paints products (Vibez, Spritz, Pearlz, Blingz, and Shimmerz). We'll explore using TWO different color palettes, using the same technique.  Tips covered in the first video include misting, painting, dripping, and how to make the most out of every drop of spritz.

SYNOPSIS: MESSY CIRCLES PART 2 (COMING THURSDAY)

The shorter of the two videos (available for viewing this Thursday) will include stamping, applying bees wax, and painting Shimmerz onto the layout in its final stages to help bring our MAIN color back into the mix.

"1,2,3 Inspire Create" Layout

  

Here is a close up of the circles we'll be creating today.

Below is a close-up of the ribbon that you'll see spritzed in the video.

AND HERE IS THE VIDEO!

And if you can't tell by watching the video, I have a new FAVORITE color and it's Jeni B Bleu VIBEZ!  It makes me happy.

Shimmerz Products Used:
Spritz (SEA FOAM SPRITZ, TUSCAN SUN SPRITZ, COTTON CANDY SPRITZ)
Vibez (HOT FUDGE, SEA MONKEY, JENI B BLEU) 
Pearlz Paint (BLUE BY U, ESPRESS-O)
Shimmerz Paint (GOLDEN WHEAT, BLUEBERRY COBBLER)
Blingz Paint  (HOTTIE PINK BLINGZ)

Hanging Butterfly Decoration

Hi everyone, today's video is on making a hanging chipboard butterfly decoration with a fall theme.  I hope you will enjoy!



Welcome Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

We are thrilled to announce that Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is our Guest Education Team member this month! She is an amazing artist and has one of the most inspirational blogs out there. And...a little bird told me that she is one of the finalists in the Cloth Paper Scissors Artisan Search in the Mixed-Media Stitch category. Congratulations!  Well deserved!

We are so honored that she agreed to hang out with us!

My name is Julie Fei-Fan Balzer and I am a mixed-media artist living 
in the middle of New York City.  I tend to focus on integrating my 
every day life into everything I create. I love art that looks 
handmade - lots of tearing and inking and handwriting and hand 
cutting. I believe that mistakes are opportunities and hold fast to 
the notion that enjoyment of the process is just as important as the 
finished product!  I like to think outside of the box -- experimenting 
with paper, paint, and fabric -- always trying to find a way to push 
my supplies further and see all the possibilities. 
 
My hour-long instructional DVD from Cloth Paper Scissors Workshops was 
released at the end of July 2010, I host the "Artist-to-Artist" 
segment of Scrapbook Memories TV (PBS), I have a paper line with 
French Company Sultane, and I have been published in multiple books 
and magazines.  I also teach live internet classes for Prima every 
other Monday (LiveWithPrima.com).  I blog daily with projects, 
tutorials, and crafty inspiration: www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com. 
Thank you to Shimmerz for giving me the opportunity to play with their 
awesome colorants!

In Julie's video, she will demonstrate how she made the background tags on this fab layout. 

Thank you again Julie!

Halloween Masks with Shimmerz Part 2

As promised, here is part 2 of my Halloween Mask video.

Enjoy!



I used the following Shimmerz products in my video: Carrot Top Pearlz, Emerald Isle Pearlz, Papa Purple Pearlz, Samrock Pearlz, Before Dawn Vibez, Burgundy and Coal Shimmerz.

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany

Halloween Masks with Shimmerz and The Crafter's Workshop

Happy October everyone! Are you as excited as I am about Halloween this year?

Join me as I demonstrate how to make these two unique masks using Shimmerz products and The Crafter's Workshop templates.

For the tiger mask, I used Before Dawn Vibez, Carrot Top Pearlz and Coal Shimmerz.

For the peacock mask, I used Burgundy Shimmerz, Samrock Pearlz, Papa Purple Pearlz and Emerald Isle Pearlz.

As always, you can purchase Shimmerz products here.

I'll post Part 2 next Monday so stay tuned!

Announcing the New Education Team

I would like to thank everyone who applied for the Shimmerz Education Team. It was an honor to witness all of your amazing creativity in person. Thank you for sharing yourselves with us.

I know that many artists made a video for the very first time for this application. I hope that you will continue in your video-making as each one was wonderful. It was a very difficult decision to chose only a few out of the many.

Without further ado...

I would like to announce the Shimmerz Education Team.

Bethany Kartchner

Education Team Coordinator

Jing-Jing Nickel

Lesley Langdon

Rita Barakat

 

Louise Williams

Lydell Quin

Heidi Kelley

I know that you will be blown away by the artistry and teaching of these beautiful women! We are thrilled that they have become part of the Shimmerz family.

Welcome girls!

Making a Layered Flower

Hi everyone, it is Monday and video time.  Today, I am going to show you how to make this little beauty of a flower painted with Shimmerz Choc-o-lot.  The patterned papers used are from Graphic 45, Steampunk Debutante collection.  If you attended Archiver's Scrapfest event, you will recognize this flower.  I have changed it up just a little bit by adding sparkles and shimmer to it by painting it with Shimmerz Choc-o-lot!!  You will want to make this flower for sure! Enjoy! 

Open Up your Vibez

Hi, it's Lucy here with another idea for using your Shimmerz Vibez or Spritz - Open them up and paint with them - you can achieve some wonderful washes and watercolor looks.



Here's how I created this look:




A close up of Before Dawn Vibez used as a wash with some splatter in Toadlee Pearlz.


I love the vintage look it added to my paper!



Thanks for watching and see you soon!

Lucy

Shimmerz Pearlz Scraping Technique

Join me today as I demonstrate an easy technique for sprucing up a plain piece of white cardstock using Shimmerz, Pearlz, and Vibez and an old credit card. Don't worry, it won't affect your credit score! (giggle...)

Isn't that Shimmer gorgeous?

On this layout, I used Shimmerz Pearlz in Blue By U and Carrot Top as well as Shimmerz Spritz in Cotton Candy. In my demo, I used Blue By U Pearlz, Peas B Mine Pearlz, Sunny Shimmerz and Fiery Fiesta Vibez.



You can always purchase Shimmerz products at the Shimmerz shop!

Happy Shimmering!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Shimmerz Meets Jewlery - Part II

Ready for Part II? Grab your paint bruses and your Shimmerz!!! Let's have some fun.

Shimmerz Meets Jewlery Part I

I've recently discovered that SHIMMERZ and jewlery just go together. We love to wear shimmery, shiney, blingy jewlery, and SHIMMERZ delivers. This first video will show you how to get started. It's so fun and super easy!!! Enjoy.

Shimmerz Education Team Call

Calling all Shimmerz fans!

I don't want you to forget about the Shimmerz Education Team Call! You have a little less than 3 weeks to organize yourselves and send in your application. If you love to teach and you love Shimmerz (and really, who doesn't?), this team is the perfect fit!

All the details can be found on the Vlog.

Plus, a little birdie just told me that we will be teaming up with some ROCKING guest designers and ROCKING sponsors. I can't wait to spill the beans...It's like waiting for Christmas...so hard...zipping the lips right now. Throwing away the key...giggle...

I can't wait to see your videos and projects!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner
Shimmerz Education Team Coordinator             

Create Custom Colored Embellishments with Shimmerz

This may seem like a no brainer, but it wasn't till last week that I tried painting embellishments with Shimmerz myself.  I will add a picture of the dried painted embellishment in the video later, but meanwhile, check out this easy thing to do with Vibez and Pearlz.

Shimmerz Junque Journal Cover Technique

As promised last month, I made a technique video demonstrating how I made the cover of my Junque Journal.

I use this technique a lot when I'm making backgrounds. It may look complicated, but it is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

This is the cover that I demo in the video.

Enjoy!



In this video, I used the new Fiery Fiesta Vibez as well as Blue into town Pearlz. You can purchase Shimmerz products in the Shimmerz Shop.

If you'd like to publish videos and receive free Shimmerz products to complete your projects, don't forget about our Shimmerz Education Team call going on now!

Happy Creating!

xoxo
Bethany Kartchner

Shimmerz Education Team Call

Do you want to be part of one of the hottest design teams around? Do you love gorgeous shimmery paints and sprays, enjoying making videos and love teaching? 

The Shimmerz Education Team is currently accepting applications for 3 new Designers.

Interested individuals should submit the following information to both Stacey at ShimmerzCall@live.com and Bethany at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com with subject heading “Education Team Call”:

1. Full Name
2. Contact information (address, phone, email)
3. List of current design teams and link to your resume.
4. List of your publications.
5. Link to your online gallery.
6. Link to your blog.

7. Three (3) projects (layouts, cards and/or altered items) representing your best design work. Jpeg files should be no larger than 500kb.) ***
8. A link to a video no more than 4 minutes long. Please do not send the video in your email. (We can only accept links.) Your video should contain a short product demonstration. The product does not need to be Shimmerz. However, it must be a paintable or sprayable product like acrylic paint, watercolors, spray paint, mists, etc. You should also include a brief statement in your video telling us why you want to be on the Shimmerz Education team and how you will be an asset to our company.

Expectations:

1. Ed team members are expected to promote Shimmerz products on their blogs, messageboards and on Facebook.

2. Post a new video every 6 weeks on the Shimmerz Vlog.

3. Participate in special product releases/promotions as necessary.

Compensation:

1. Shimmerz product to complete your projects (along with extra just for fun!)

2. Discounts on product for classes.

3. Product publication compensation.

4. Promotion on the Shimmez Blog and Vlog.

Submission deadline is September 17th, 2010, 11:59pm MST. We will send you an email confirmation within 72 hours of receiving your application. Our new design team members will be announced on our blog on September 30, 2010 and positions will start in October 2010 and will run for 6 months.

International applicants are welcome as long as they feel comfortable conversing in English.

If you have any questions, please contact Bethany (the Education Team Coordinator) at BethanyKartchner@gmail.com.

Good luck to everyone! We can't wait to see your videos!

Pearlz Buttons

I just had the 'Delight' of working with some air dry modeling compound - called Delight and mixing it with some of the new Shimmerz products - Vibez and Pearlz!

You can see how I created my button embellishments in this how-to tutorial.



You will need the following supplies:

Delight - air dry modeling compound
Shimmerz Pearlz - Luscious Lilac, Blue By U, Peas Be Mine - I also used some Vibez to accent in Pop Art Pink & Fiery Fiesta
Stamp to impress into air dry clay
Small cutters - the size you want to make your buttons - I used a lid





I hope you enjoy making your own unique embellishments! Thanks for watching!